News from Carl Sandburg Junior High
January 12, 2022
A Note from Mrs. Johansen
Dear Sandburg Families,
Happy New Year! I hope everyone had a wonderful winter break! It's been great to have the students back at Sandburg this week!
This week we are spending time reviewing school-wide expectations and engaging in class activities where we will discuss appropriate behavior and expectations, such as the hallway, bathroom, and lunchroom. Classroom teachers also reviewed behavior expectations and classroom routines to ensure students are reminded of what is needed and expected at school.
You can support this work at home as well!
We encourage you to have a conversation with your child about school behavior expectations. Talk about what it looks and sounds like to be respectful, responsible, and safe at school, on the bus, in the lunchroom, and in the hallway. Small reminders, support, and encouragement about behavior can have a big impact on how students return to learning in January.
When minors or majors are assigned to a student based on a behavior, parents will be contact via email or phone call. Students will participate in a reteaching or reflection activity with a Sandburg staff member. In addition, students may be assigned lunch detentions or after school detentions by building administration.
You may notice that there is an increase in parent communication as we are constantly striving to keep our classroom environments focused and safe for all members of our community.
As you know, progress reports are viewable this Friday in Infinite Campus after 4:00. Please take a few minutes to discuss your child's 2nd quarter progress report and set goals for the 3rd quarter.
Thank you for your continued support at Sandburg!
Erika Johansen
Sandburg Principal
Student Homework Support
We have After School Academic Support available every Monday thru Thursday in the library. Students will be able to stay after school to get help from a Sandburg staff member. This after school support will run until April. Students who stay after school will be in the library from 2:20-3:50 and can take the activity bus home. If you would like to have your child stay after school for additional support, this opportunity is open to ALL students.
Additionally, we run a Lunch Time Study Hall on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Students can work quietly on school work during the lunch period with a Sandburg Staff member. Students sign themselves up for this study hall through a google form that is posted in the Wildcat Google Classroom.
From the Sandburg PTSA
Click here to sign up.
Email sandburgptsa@gmail.com with any questions
Congratulations to these Quarter Award Recipients!
Upcoming Dates to Remember
- January 16th- No School- MLK Day
- January 17th- No School- Teacher Institute Day
- January 18th- Volleyball Practices start
- January 27th- PTSA Winter Warm-up (after school event)
District 15 Job Fairs
Please continue to spread the word about our 2023 job fairs! Future dates include:
January 5, 12, 19, 26
February 1, 6, 16, 22
Location:
Palatine Library
700 N. North Court
Palatine, IL 60067
Time:
12:00-3:00pm
Please contact Lori Thum @thuml@ccsd15.net regarding job fairs.Track and Field and Soccer Special Olympics
Track and Field and Soccer Special Olympics will be here before we know it! If your child has an Intellectual Disability and is over the age of 8 and interested in either sport or both, please fill out the registration links below. Soccer practices will be on Thursdays and Track and Field will be on Tuesday's from 5-6, locations TBD.
CCSD 15 Track and Field Registration Form 2023 https://forms.gle/42KnK9vuWugVQhYB6
CCSD 15 Soccer Registration Form 2023 https://forms.gle/K4HiK3hwXtGozPvV7
Once registered, you will receive an email with follow up information and forms that will need to be filled out by your child's doctor per Special Olympics. If you have any questions, please reach out to Crystal Miguel, Student Services Coordinator, miguelc@ccsd15.net.
¡Las Olimpiadas Especiales de Atletismo y Fútbol (Soccer) estarán aquí antes de que nos demos cuenta! Si su hijo tiene una discapacidad intelectual y es mayor de 8 años y está interesado en cualquiera de los deportes o en ambos, por favor diligencie el registro en los enlaces que se encuentran abajo. Las prácticas de fútbol (soccer) serán los jueves y las de atletismo serán los martes de 5-6, los lugares están por definir.
Formulario de Inscripción para Atletismo 2023 https://forms.gle/42KnK9vuWugVQhYB6
Formulario de Inscripción para Fútbol ("Soccer") 2023 https://forms.gle/K4HiK3hwXtGozPvV7
Una vez registrado, recibirá un correo electrónico con información de seguimiento y las formas que tendrán que ser diligenciadas por el médico de su hijo para las Olimpiadas Especiales. Si usted tiene alguna pregunta, por favor póngase en contacto con Crystal Miguel, Coordinadora de Servicios Estudiantiles, miguelc@ccsd15.net.
Metra Contest– “Stay Safe and Stay Off Train Tracks!”
Metra has launched its 16th Annual Safety Poster and Essay Contest, asking students across Metra's service area to illustrate through posters and essays the importance of safe behaviors near the railroad. This year's theme is "Stay Safe, Stay Off Train Tracks." Deadline for entries is Friday, Jan. 20, 2023.
The Safety Poster and Essay Contest asks students to take on an advocacy role and communicate the importance of safety near the tracks. This year's theme: "Stay Safe, Stay Off Train Tracks"emphasizes the importance of being aware of your surroundings and personal safety when near railroad tracks, platforms, and crossings, which can be extremely dangerous.
More information can be found on the Metra Contest website.
Make sure you're following us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @CSJHWildcats!
Erika Johansen
Email: johansee@ccsd15.net
Website: ccsd15.net/CS
Location: 2600 Martin Lane, Rolling Meadows, IL, USA
Phone: 847-963-7800
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